Erie-Lackawanna Trail Section 3: Highland

The Erie-Lackawanna is a long paved rail trail stretching from Hammond to Crown Point. Section 3 runs from Ridge Road to 45th Street in Highland.

Trail Section Length

Approximately 3 miles roundtrip

Pairs Well With...

Langel's Pizza
2833 Highway Ave, Highland, IN 46322

Restaurant: Yes
Family-Friendly: Yes
Outdoor Dining: Sort of - Enclosed Patio

Brewhouse 41 at Whole Foods
199 US-41, Schererville, IN 46375

Restaurant: Yes
Family-Friendly: Yes
Outdoor Dining: Yes

Parking

Parking can be found at the public lot at Kennedy & Highway, the small lot under the Ridge Rd. overpass, or at the trail lot located at 45th St.

Restrooms

This trail section has restrooms in the public parking lot off Ridge Road, open seasonally. There are no other restrooms along this section of trail.

Trail Vibe

This section of the Erie-Lackawanna Trail is very residential, lined with homes and neighborhoods. It is paved and mostly flat, going past the high school, ball fields, and running from Ridge Road to 45th St. There is the obligatory NWI pipeline, of course, but also some fun native grasses growing in the middle drainage area. The trail crosses a small creek via a bridge with a metal grating. While it isn't anything overly special, it's the Brew Crew's OG trail section.